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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 9-30-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 08/16/2023 – 09/30/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Ricky Amburgey “MAKE ME THE MOON” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Ricky Amburgey “ME ON THE CROSS” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Cheryl Ashton “ROCKS ACROSS THE RIVER” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Cheryl Ashton “HERO IN HEAVEN” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “THAT GOODBYE” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Jerry Blackburn “FORGIVEN” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Amelia Boles “OH, I BELIEVE “ (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Wes Bullock “EMPTY HANDS” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Rick Burge “AN ACT OF FAITH (SOLDIER ON)” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Jonathan Chin “GOOD NEWS” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Priscilla Connolly “MY ROCK” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Priscilla Connolly “OUR JOURNEY “ (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Donald Eidman ” KINGDOM WISE “ (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Bill Ekhoff “ONE FAITH ONE BODY ONE HOPE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Bill Ekhoff “ANSWERED BY YOUR GRACE” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Heidi Huettner “SHINING ON ME” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Bobby Johnston “BLESSED” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Bobby Johnston “THE NEWS THAT NEVER CHANGES” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Jim Karns “THE DAY I MET THE DEVIL DEMO” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Kevin Lynch “WE ADORE YOU” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “IT’S MY TURN” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “OUT OF SLUMBER” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “MY SPIRITUAL EDGE” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “PRAY YOU HOME” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “TRUST YOUR OUTCOMES TO GOD “ (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “IN SPITE OF IT ALL” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Terri Mcpherson “GREAT MERCY GOOD GRACE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Karen Mitchell “I WILL TRUST YOU 06192022” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Karen Mitchell “THROUGH NOW UNTIL THEN” (Date picked up: 9/2/2023)
    • Russ Parrish “YOU’RE HERE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Tommy Patterson “COME ON IN THE WATER’S FINE” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “HEM OF HIS GARMENT” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “HE FILLED ME UP *” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “JESUS ALL I NEED **” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Angela Randion “ON MY KNEES” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Michelle Robison “THE BRIGHTEST STAR” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Clare Steffen “DON’T LET YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Lashana Stephenson “THE GOOD NEWS” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • John Welch “COVERS ME” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • John Welch “YOU ALREADY WON” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “LOVING IN THE MOMENT” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Brian Wheatley “JOY ON THE JOURNEY” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)
    • Stacey Young “I WORSHIP YOU” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Stacey Young “BE STILL” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Stacey Young “I WANTA THANK U LORD” (Date picked up: 9/1/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “I WORSHIP YOU” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. TROY CARTWRIGHT. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited …

    • James Hoppe “SHOUTING HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 8/19/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JOE NICHOLS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols (joenichols.com). Seeking ONLY UPTEMPO ala Luke Combs ‘Beer Never …

    • James Deborde “COUNTRY FUNK” (Date picked up: 8/20/2023)
    • Derek James “WHO DON’T” (Date picked up: 8/20/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GIRL IT AINT ME” (Date picked up: 8/31/2023)
    • Carey Latham “”IF I DO ANYTHING”” (Date picked up: 8/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. CAITLIN MAE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Dream Music artist Caitlin Mae. Seeking UPTEMPO rockin’ country strong female songs. For direction Gabby Barrett, …

    • Ronald Hill “DROP OF SOUL (SUNG BY REBECCA LYNN HOWARD)” (Date picked up: 8/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ALEX MILLER. Extended! Still looking. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Billy Jam recording artist Alex Miller, American Idol Season 19 contestant. I …

    • Vita Dennis “LEARN TO FLY” (Date picked up: 8/25/2023)
    • Al Raebuck “BOY, YOU BETTER RUN” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “BLAME IT ON A FEEL GOOD SONG” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Eric Spiegel “AIN’T ENOUGH WHISKEY” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE (MALE)” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Indie. SONGS FOR CABLE ROM COM. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We need 2 types of music for this romantic comedy film:
First type – Cool, upbeat, …

    • Hilton Severson “LET’S DO SOMETHING WILD” (Date picked up: 9/6/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. CHAPEL HART. Extended! Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for hit radio singles for Music Brothers Productions artist, rising female Country trio, Chapel Hart. The …

    • Jerry Blackburn “LOOSE CHANGE” (Date picked up: 9/5/2023)
    • Carey Latham “I AIN’T YOUR BOOTS” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Carey Latham “LITTLE BIT” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Kenneth Riggins “GIRL GOTTA DO/ LYRIC REWRITE” (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 9/12/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. GEORGE STRAIT (2). IMPORTANT UPDATE ON AUGUST 4TH! The Strait camp is ONLY seeking UPTEMPOS now. Please no more Midtempo or Slow song submissions. Submissions for this pitch will be a hard deadline of AUGUST 28th. Here’s a second chance to get …

    • Dennis Duff “SQUARES” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)
    • Derek James “BRINGS THE NEON” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)
    • Paul Longwell “TEXANS IN THEIR HEARTS” (Date picked up: 8/30/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Americana. SONGS FOR NEW CABLE NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking lots of cool Americana, Roots music, and Alt-Country songs for this …

    • Michael Taylor “GLORY HALLELUJAH SKY_FV” (Date picked up: 9/6/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. HipHop, Rock. MUSIC FOR ANIMATED SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We need punk, hard rock, indie rock – some moody, but mostly high energy, fun, crazy, rebellious …

    • Beerand Flies “STARS ON STILTS “ (Date picked up: 9/18/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “THIS IS THE VIBE” (Date picked up: 9/18/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Blake Shelton. Updated: Seeking big meaningful songs, any tempo. Nothing redneck or about …

    • Ricky Amburgey “BUY MYSELF A BEER” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)
    • Paul Jarvis “LINES” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. DANJO. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Rad Records artist Danjo (www.danjomusic.net). Has to be a SUPER CATCHY COUNTRY TUNE that is well written. Upbeat and danceable …

    • Scott Miller “ZERO TO HILLBILLY” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Rodney Atkins. They are looking for 2-3 mids/ups with meaty lyrics, meaningful themes. No slow …

    • Eric Spiegel “NEVER TOO LATE” (Date picked up: 9/30/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Holiday Themed. QUICK PITCH! CHRISTMAS SONGS. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Christmas Songs, Various Artists for Steeple Country Records. Listening for Christmas …

    • Ricky Amburgey “WONDER” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “LITTLE SIMPLE CHRISTMAS THINGS (V4)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Reesa Bebb “CHRISTMAS CAME CALLING” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Nancy Blandford “MY CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPH “ (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Carey Latham “ABOUT A KING” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Sarah Motes ashley “LITTLE PLUG-IN TREE” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Daniel Obrien “LET’S CALL AT THE MANGER (REV)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Tommy Patterson “SANTA’S CAUSE” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “A KING WITHOUT A COUNTRY” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “GODS BEST GIFT OF ALL ( JOY JOY)” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Rhondalynn Pisanello “THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Russ Pruitt “HIS FATHER’S NAME” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Tim Schlesener “EMPTY CHAIR” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)
    • Hilton Severson “THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • John Smith “HEAVEN TONIGHT 2” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “GET OUR CHRISTMAS ON” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “MOUNTAIN TOP CHRISTMAS” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “WAITING IN THE WINGS 3” (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Perry Walp “HEAVEN’S LIGHT “ (Date picked up: 9/27/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “CHRISTMAS SPIRIT NOW” (Date picked up: 9/26/2023)

And a round of congrats to those marked ‘Maybe’ too. Keep up the great work, everyone!

About Pitching at SongU.com: On the SongU virtual campus, success is achieved through our focus on education and making each song the strongest it can be BEFORE spending money on a demo. We offer numerous opportunities for songwriters to reach their goals, from one-on-one coaching to live feedback sessions, to peer and mentor co-writes.


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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 8-15-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 06/16/2023 – 08/15/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris …

    • Russ Parrish “YOU’RE HERE” (Date picked up: 6/20/2023)
    • Claire Ulanoff “THE LESS TRAVELED ROAD (ACOUSTIC)” (Date picked up: 7/6/2023)
    • Brian Wheatley “HE CAME DOWN” (Date picked up: 7/6/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Indie. Documentary Series. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We’re looking for songs with themes of hope, identity, overcoming, perseverance, modern love, self-confidence/self-love. …

    • Robert Quigley “SHINE” (Date picked up: 7/31/2023)
    • Malcolm james Stretten “BORN READY” (Date picked up: 7/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Robbi Atkins “A FATHER’S DANCE” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rick Burge “HE SHOWED LOVE” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Mac Millen “JESUS LOVES US THIS I KNOW” (Date picked up: 7/4/2023)
    • David Nicastro “TO YOU MY LORD” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Michael Taylor “ONE DOOR CLOSES, ONE DOOR OPENS_DEMO02*” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • D Toomey “LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “LET HOPE RAIN” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “PRAY” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “WHEN THE SUN COMES UP” (Date picked up: 7/20/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. KAYLEY GREEN. EXTENDED! Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs recently signed new artist on Sony Records, Kayley Green. Update: Need standouts, rhythmic, strong, self-aware, …

    • James Hoppe “ARETHA” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Blues, Pop, Rock, Soul, Alternative, Indie. MUSIC FOR HBO SERIES, HACKS. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This HBO series starring Jean Smart is back in production and scheduled to air late …

    • Beerand Flies “WALK A MILE! “ (Date picked up: 7/12/2023)
    • Beerand Flies “BECAUSE I’M COOL LIKE THAT” (Date picked up: 7/12/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Folk. FOLK SONGS FOR HORROR MOVIE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We’re seeking an ‘end credits’ song for a minimalist ambient slasher film in the …

    • Matty Gottesman “SKELETON” (Date picked up: 6/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. RYAN LARKINS Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for singer/songwriter and recording artist Ryan Larkins. Ryan recently signed a record deal with Red Street Records …

    • Thomas White “GLAD I CAME IN LAST” (Date picked up: 7/11/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. TROY CARTWRIGHT. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited …

    • Carin Fradin “IF I WAS YOUR HOMETOWN” (Date picked up: 6/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. LILY ROSE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Big Loud Shirt artist Lily Rose. Seeking contemporary, vulnerable and raw songs ala Tracy Chapman meets Maren Morris. …

    • James Deborde “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)
    • Eve Suchy “HOLD MY TEQUILA “ (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JOE NICHOLS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols (joenichols.com). Seeking ONLY UPTEMPO ala Luke Combs ‘Beer Never …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 8/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Rock. CAITLIN MAE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Dream Music artist Caitlin Mae. Seeking UPTEMPO rockin’ country strong female songs. For direction Gabby Barrett, …

    • James Deborde “IT AIN’T CHEATIN'” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)
    • Derek James “WORN TO BE WILD” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)
    • Rick Lane “BRING IT ON” (Date picked up: 7/24/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop. MUSIC FOR VANDERPUMP RULES-SEASON 11. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ is an American reality television series on the Bravo …

    • Kelly Jett “HOLD YOUR BREATH” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)
    • Kelly Jett “RIGHT AT THE WRONG TIME” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. ALEX MILLER. Extended! Still looking. Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening to songs for Billy Jam recording artist Alex Miller, American Idol Season 19 contestant. I …

    • Carin Fradin “LET THERE BE DIRT” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • James Hoppe “YOUR CALL” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GIRL IT AINT ME” (Date picked up: 8/3/2023)
    • Carey Latham “COUNTRY SUMMER NIGHT” (Date picked up: 8/9/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “BROKE ON YOU” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)
    • Thomas White “SOLID COUNTRY GOLD “ (Date picked up: 8/3/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Indie. GEN Z POP/INDIE MUSIC FOR 2 NETWORK TV SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are gathering songs for the production company for a couple …

    • Michael Mironen “OPEN THE MAIN GATES” (Date picked up: 8/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. CHAPEL HART. Extended! Street Pitch guest, Dallas G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for hit radio singles for Music Brothers Productions artist, rising female Country trio, Chapel Hart. The …

    • James Deborde “GETTIN’ OVER YOU” (Date picked up: 8/15/2023)

And a round of congrats to those marked ‘Maybe’ too. Keep up the great work, everyone!

About Pitching at SongU.com: On the SongU virtual campus, success is achieved through our focus on education and making each song the strongest it can be BEFORE spending money on a demo. We offer numerous opportunities for songwriters to reach their goals, from one-on-one coaching to live feedback sessions, to peer and mentor co-writes.


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5 Ways Personal Connections Can Improve Your Chances at Pitching Success.

Queenie Mullinex

It’s understandably disheartening to have your song passed on. So, here’s a secret to help you improve your odds. You can schedule one-on-one 30 or 60-minute Private Listening Sessions with the same Street Pitch guests who provide pitch leads. Here are 5 ways this exclusive access to these industry pros gives you an invaluable approach to improving your pitching prospects:

  • You can gain strategic pre-pitch information: Play songs that you believe have excellent pitch potential and get their input BEFORE submitting them.
  • Learn from rejection: Present a previously passed on song to find out why it didn’t quite hit the mark and what can help improve your odds the next time.
  • Receive guidance for works-in-progress: Share your worktapes and developing songs, enabling pitch guests to provide feedback and steer you in the right direction for your best results.
  • Jog their memory of previously preferred songs: Remind them of songs they’ve enjoyed in the past, highlighting your adaptability and commitment to delivering what resonates.
  • Expand your network: IMPORTANTLY, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to establish meaningful face-to-face connections that build rapport with music publishers for future communication.

Currently, Creative Director, Queenie Mullinex (Washington Street Publishing – Nancy Peacock pitch listings), Publisher, Bob Dellaposta (My 3 Kids Music), and Publisher Dallas Gregory (Song Rocket Music) are available to schedule private sessions at a time that is convenient for you.


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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up for Pitches (Edition 6-15-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to these SongU members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 05/03/2023 – 06/15/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAINE HARDY. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BUENA VISTA RECORDS artist Laine Hardy. Season 17 winner of American Idol. Laine is currently writing …

    • Kelly Collins “HERE I AM” (Date picked up: 5/10/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. SHENANDOAH. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for 8 Track Entertainment artist, Shenandoah. Seeking ‘classic Shenandoah’ uptempos or mids to complete new album for …

    • Janet Devers “CAN’T WE TRY” (Date picked up: 5/17/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Americana, Bluegrass, Texas Dirt Country. JIMMY BOWEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Santa Fe Entertainment artist Jimmy Bowen. Listening for UP-TEMPO …

    • Michael Boehnlein “THE LIMESTONE CHURCH” (Date picked up: 5/11/2023)
    • Michael Boehnlein “BLUEGRASS MOUNTAIN HOME” (Date picked up: 5/11/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris …

    • Bobby Johnston “BLESSED” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Abigail Marmion “TRUST YOUR OUTCOMES TO GOD “ (Date picked up: 5/10/2023)
    • David Pellegrini “ALL MY DAYS” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Rory Scott “BORN AGAIN” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “ALWAYS ENOUGH” (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT “ (Date picked up: 5/4/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.‘Mama’ Songs Only. Read full description for details. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for one of the most distinctive and recognizable acts …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THANK YOU GOD FOR MY MAMA” (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “LITTLE BOY “ (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Paul Jarvis “UNTIL YOU”VE RAISED A DAUGHTER (YOU”LL NEVER UNDERSTAND)” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Carey Latham “CALL YOU MAMA UP” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Avrim Topel “SONS AND SINGLE MOMS 2.0” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Brett Turner “MY MAMA’S BOY DEMO” (Date picked up: 5/30/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “HER DRESS” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. JORDAN OAKS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs rising country singer and musician Jordan Oaks (independent). Seeking Modern Day Traditional Country songs. Jordan …

    • Heno Head “BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH” (Date picked up: 6/5/2023)
    • Kenneth Riggins “YOU ARE IN CONTROL/2” (Date picked up: 6/9/2023)
    • Matthew Soileau “POUR CHOICES (RE-WRITE)” (Date picked up: 6/5/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAUREN ALAINA. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Big Loud Records artist Lauren Alaina. Seeking UPTEMPO story songs. Nothing too sweet. Think less about romance and …

    • Carin Fradin “SONG DRUNK” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Derek James “WORN TO BE WILD” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. SAM GROW. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Average Joe Records artist Sam Grow. Seeking great story telling songs. Listen to “This Town” https://newcountrysongs.com/sam-grow/this-town/ …

    • Ricky Amburgey “THAT SOBER AGAIN” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • James Hoppe “SOMETHING’S UP” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Derek James “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Carey Latham “GUESS WHERE I AM” (Date picked up: 5/28/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Contemporary Country. MORGAN EVANS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Morgan Evans. Seeking early Keith Urban type singles for radio 38-yr old Australian male country …

    • Jonny Born “HOW YOU LOOK AT ME – DEMO” (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Christian Contemporary (CCM), Inspirational, Gospel, Christian Praise/Worship. CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS AND LABELS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for a broad spectrum of Christian music in any genre: Praise & Worship, CCM, Southern …

    • Wes Bullock “DESPERATE” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)
    • David Johnson “I GIVE IT UP TO YOU” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Carey Latham “DID YOU SEE THE MOON LAST NIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “ARE YOUR REASONS RIGHT “ (Date picked up: 5/31/2023)
    • Thomas White “LET THE HEALING BEGIN” (Date picked up: 5/16/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. .Vintage-retro styles, Acoustic Pop, Singer-songwriter, Folk HEALTHCARE COMMERCIAL. QUICK PITCH! Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This …

    • Hilton Severson “LET’S DO SOMETHING WILD” (Date picked up: 5/24/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Blues, Pop, Rock, Soul, Alternative, Indie. MUSIC FOR HBO SERIES, HACKS. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. This HBO series starring Jean Smart is back in production and scheduled to air late …

    • Matty Gottesman “SIXTH SENSE” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)
    • Matty Gottesman “SLEEPLESS SUMMER” (Date picked up: 6/7/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. .INDIE ALT ROCK MEETS GRUNGE MURMUR. Bob Dellaposta has been asked to pre-screen the songs submitted for this sync licensing opportunity. NOTE: There are 5 spots listed separately on this page, each with different musical needs. PLEASE READ THE …

    • David Nicastro “FALLEN FROM GRACE” (Date picked up: 6/12/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Film/TV/Media. MURMUR. Bob Dellaposta has been asked to pre-screen the songs submitted for this sync licensing opportunity. NOTE: There are 5 spots listed separately on this page, each with different musical needs. PLEASE READ THE SYNOPSIS, AND THE MUSIC NEEDS FOR …

    • Wayne Gamache “IN CASE OF FIRE” (Date picked up: 6/12/2023)

And a round of congrats to those marked ‘Maybe’ too. Keep up the great work, everyone!

About Pitching at SongU.com: On the SongU virtual campus, success is achieved through our focus on education and making each song the strongest it can be BEFORE spending money on a demo. We offer numerous opportunities for songwriters to reach their goals, from one-on-one coaching to live feedback sessions, to peer and mentor co-writes.


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GOLD STARS Report: SongU.com Songs Recently Picked Up (Edition 5-5-23)

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members for having their songs signed or pitched for the following leads during the time period 03/01/2023 – 05/02/2023.

Pitch For Publisher. Blues, Pop, Reggae, Singer Songwriter, Alternative, Indie. From SongU mentor and publisher, Bob Dellaposta. Opportunity for direct Licensing for Germany, Poland, France, Belgium, Italy, UK, Sweden, Norway and Europe. We need happy, positive, carefree, cheerful, fun rhythmic feel good music. Male or female vocals that families can enjoy while shopping or eating lunch or dinner in malls, retail stores, elevators, bars, night clubs, casinos, cruise ships, restaurants, phone hold music, jukeboxes, live shows …

    • Matty Gottesman “DON’T PLAY DUMB” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • John Schutt “MAGICAL CLASH CRASH” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • Douglas Stanglin “IT SURE SEEMED REAL TO ME (POP)” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)
    • Malcolm Stretten “TIME OF YOUR LIFE” (Date picked up: 3/7/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. LAINE HARDY. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BUENA VISTA RECORDS artist Laine Hardy. Season 17 winner of American Idol. Laine is currently writing and cutting songs for this project, so the bar is very high. Before pitching please check out these songs to hear his voice and style. “The Ground I Grew Up On” https://youtu.be/tap-kjERcxg and …

    • D Toomey “CRY YOU A BAYOU” (Date picked up: 3/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. MaRYNN TAYLOR. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Black River Records artist MaRynn Taylor. Listening for UPTEMPOS only! No ballads. Needing 90’s style Country in the sphere of Sara Evans and early Trisha Yearwood. Songs can also have elements and nuances of Suzy Boggus and Mary Chapin Carpenter, all with a Dixie Chicks vibe. Nothing salacious, …

    • Robbi Atkins “HUMAN HEART (2021)” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)
    • Robbi Atkins “I LOVE US” (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “GIRL IN A SUMMER SONG” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)
    • Rita Weyls “STRONG MEDICINE “ (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Thomas White “SMALL TOWN LOVE” (Date picked up: 3/14/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. TEGAN MARIE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Tegan Marie. This is a 19-year old singer that was first signed to a major label at age 13. She needs fun young Country to show off her powerful vocal range. FEMALE vocal demos only. Listen at these links: https://www.teganmarieofficial.com/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcq1rtdWTpA ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcBUNClV9T8. …

    • James Hoppe “TALK TO THE HAND” (Date picked up: 4/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. GREG PRATT. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist Greg Pratt, (producer Jace Williams) and setting out on a 2023 tour. This artist was born and raised in Memphis, TN. Deep baritone voice. UPDATE: Pitch your best Country radio-friendly UP-TEMPO, EDGY, Country ROCKERS that would break this artist to mainstream. MALE vocals only. Listen to previous …

    • Eric Spiegel “180” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, R&B, Soul, Indie. SONGS FOR CLOTHING BRAND FALL CAMPAIGN. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for upbeat songs for this multi-demographic company. Hooky, memorable, earworms, but must have an authentic feel- not just ‘made for sync’.
– The sounds should be optimistic but not overly cheery or too pop-y
– No aggressive or overly sexy songs
– …

    • Matty Gottesman “DON’T PLAY DUMB” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)
    • Matty Gottesman “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Indie. INTENSE & MOODY SONGS FOR POPULAR NETWORK SERIES. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for songs with one of these two vibes: 1. Tension. We need songs with tension to play during montages and tense moments. Dramatic spots where ‘everything is on the line’ and we don’t know how it will turn out. Male or Female. Genres: Edgy Indie Rock & …

    • Matty Gottesman “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Song Plugger. Country. NATE BARNES. Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Quartz Hill artist Nate Barnes. Seeking radio-friendly break-through hit songs in the direction of Luke Bryan’s “All My Friends Say” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart”. Can also consider full-blown drinkin’ party songs (not quirky or beachy) for a cool Country image. PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest …

    • Thomas White “GLAD I CAME IN LAST” (Date picked up: 3/21/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country. JAMESON RODGERS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Sony artist Jameson Rodgers. Seeking UP-TEMPO show openers. MALE vocal demos only. For his look and sound, listen to ‘Porch With a View’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGBFBHHzB5w and ‘Missing One’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa8kZkFYXrE . Submit male up-tempos only. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest …

    • Carin Fradin “ONLY A BACKROAD KNOWS” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Carin Fradin “JUST RIGHT” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Carey Latham “EVERY DAMN THING” (Date picked up: 3/21/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Acoustic Country / Modern Bluegrass. WESTWEND. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for WestWend, currently label-shopping. SUBMIT male/female duets, acoustic country, modern bluegrass ala Alison Krauss & Wade Bowen. For more about this artist go to https://www.westwendmusic.com/home. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching …

    • Reesa Bebb “KISS ME LIKE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME (REWRITTEN – NEW DEMO)” (Date picked up: 4/1/2023)
    • Jim Purtell “WALK AWAY FREE” (Date picked up: 3/20/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Country, Rock. GRITTY ROCK/COUNTRY FOR SUPERHERO MOVIE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. We’re looking for gritty, hard driving rock or country rock leaning songs. Something in the direction of ‘Heavy Is The Head’ by Zach Brown Band and Chris Cornell. Our character is the reluctant hero who has to become king, so even better if lyrics relate to this theme. MALE …

    • Jonny Born “WARNING ON A WHISKEY BOTTLE” (Date picked up: 4/13/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. .Americana, Bluegrass, Texas Dirt Country. JIMMY BOWEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Santa Fe Entertainment artist Jimmy Bowen. Listening for UP-TEMPO songs for highly acclaimed musician and high tenor singer, Jimmy Bowen. Up-Tempo Americana, Bluegrass & Texas Dirt Country; think Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs in your song selection. The songs Jimmy …

    • Wes Bullock “BRUSHSTROKES” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Michael Taylor “JUST ALONG FOR THE RIDE_VER1” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Mitch Townley “WAITING ON A TRAIN” (Date picked up: 4/10/2023)
    • Thomas White ” NO PLACE LIKE TEXAS” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Thomas White “LEFT ON BROADWAY” (Date picked up: 3/30/2023)
    • Ed Williams “LIQUOR ME UP” (Date picked up: 4/20/2023)
    • Timothy Williams “SCREEN DOOR” (Date picked up: 4/20/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country, Inspirational, Gospel.Inspirational / Positive Country / Americana Gospel CHRIS GOLDEN. Extended! Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs for singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Golden. Chris is the son of William Lee Golden of the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, and considers his musical talents “a gift from God”. In 1995, he began performing with the Oak Ridge Boys playing guitar, …

    • Michael Boehnlein “BLESSINGS FLOW” (Date picked up: 4/12/2023)
    • Garland Bost “HEAVENS LOOKING BETTER EVERYDAY” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Carey Latham “SINNER MAN” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Paul Longwell “I’M ALSO A SON” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Brad Mckinney “WORDS TO LOVE BY” (Date picked up: 4/27/2023)
    • Phillip Sandifer “FIND YOUR OWN WAY” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)
    • Thomas White “RIDE WITH ME” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Thomas White “MAMA HELD THE GLASS” (Date picked up: 4/26/2023)
    • Brad Yunek “A FARMER’S WIFE” (Date picked up: 3/22/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Country.‘Mama’ Songs Only. Read full description for details. THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for one of the most distinctive and recognizable acts in music industry history, The Oak Ridge Boys. Songs can be any tempo, but must be written to describe, characterize, encapsulate and relate to everything beautiful and endearing about mamas (mothers). …

    • Robert Otting “BOX OF BUTTONS V3” (Date picked up: 4/6/2023)
    • Monty Savitz “I NEVER WOULD’VE SAW THE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)
    • Thomas White “NEVER WOULDA SAW THE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Traditional Country. JORDAN OAKS. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is listening for songs rising country singer and musician Jordan Oaks (independent). Seeking Modern Day Traditional Country songs. Jordan performed over 200 shows nationwide last year, appearing alongside notable country stars such as Joe Nichols, Jimmie Allen, Parmalee, Priscilla Block, Kip Moore, Rodney Atkins and others. Jordan has …

    • Eve Suchy “SIPPIN'” (Date picked up: 5/1/2023)

Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. RODNEY ATKINS. This is a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) enabled pitch…which means that as you go through the submission process, you will have an OPTIONAL add-on opportunity to attend a live listening session with the guest as he listens to your song. Limited enrollment – Details inside. (BTS end date: 4/19). LISTING: Street Pitch guest, J.N., veteran independent songplugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Curb artist, …

    • James Hoppe “FALL APART TOGETHER” (Date picked up: 5/2/2023)

Pitch For Licensing Agent. Pop, Indie. Modern Indie Songs For Communication Brand. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting. Pitch appropriately. Looking for indie songs that have an uplifting and positive tone. Mid to uptempo – not hypersonic speed, but with energy that will propel the visuals. Lyrically it could be about giving back, community, coming together, lifting each other up, making the world a better …

    • Matthew Soileau “ONE LIGHT” (Date picked up: 4/24/2023)

And a round of congrats to those marked ‘Maybe’ too. Keep up the great work, everyone!

About Pitching at SongU.com: On the SongU virtual campus, success is achieved through our focus on education and making each song the strongest it can be BEFORE spending money on a demo. We offer numerous opportunities for songwriters to reach their goals, from one-on-one coaching to live feedback sessions, to peer and mentor co-writes.